In a result to be confirmed in the next few days, Celeste Donovan has been elected to the Christchurch City Council. Christchurch’s council by-election has been won by an independent candidate, Celeste Donovan. Donovan beat six other candidates to become the new city councillor for the Coastal ward. The by-election was held to replace James Daniels, who resigned his council seat to return to a career as a radio host. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF Broadcaster, city councillor and iwi leader James Daniels is set to join Simon Barnett to co-host Newstalk ZB Afternoons.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2021 00:45 UTC